And for nearly seven decades, Bride's magazine has been the leading authority on the subject, with advice that is both practical and sympathetic to the needs of the bride, the groom, their families and friends. Now in a completely revised edition, Bride's Book of Etiquette offers the most up-to-date information on engagement and wedding planning, and realistic solutions for any problem that couples may encounter. In this trusted classic, you'll find out:

How to draw up--and pare down--the guest list

How to word invitations for every circumstance

How to get his family to share wedding expenses, and who pays for what

Where to seat divorced parents, and how to make sure they'll get along

How to dress the bride, groom, mothers, and bridal party at every hour for every type of wedding

Contemporary ideas for a long-weekend wedding, a destination wedding and more

How to handle last-minute glitches, include children in a second wedding, and answer the tough question: ''Am I invited to the wedding?''

And for nearly seven decades, Bride's magazine has been the leading authority on the subject, with advice that is both practical and sympathetic to the needs of the bride, the groom, their families and friends. Now in a completely revised edition, Bride's Book of Etiquette offers the most up-to-date information on engagement and wedding planning, and realistic solutions for any problem that couples may encounter. In this trusted classic, you'll find out:

How to draw up--and pare down--the guest list

How to word invitations for every circumstance

How to get his family to share wedding expenses, and who pays for what

Where to seat divorced parents, and how to make sure they'll get along

How to dress the bride, groom, mothers, and bridal party at every hour for every type of wedding

Contemporary ideas for a long-weekend wedding, a destination wedding and more

How to handle last-minute glitches, include children in a second wedding, and answer the tough question: ''Am I invited to the wedding?''